Kraken - Head of AML & CTF Compliance (PCF-52)

• Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated, fast-paced industry with a high volume of transactions. • Strong knowledge of Irish and EU AML/CFT legislation, regulatory expectations, and applicable guidance. • Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing AML/CFT compliance frameworks in complex or high-growth environments using technology. • Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, senior management, boards, audit, and second- and third-line oversight functions. • Strong understanding of AML/CFT risk assessment, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, screening, suspicious activity reporting, and governance. • Experience managing compliance issues in relation to new products, technology, outsourcing, and cross-border operations. • Strong judgment, independence, and ability to challenge effectively at senior levels. • Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills. • Must satisfy Fitness & Probity standards, including competence, capability, honesty, integrity, and financial soundness. • Previous experience as a PCF-52 with a VASP or financial services firm • Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive • Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. • Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. • We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. • Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto! • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.